Sacrilège

Grape variety : Pinot Noir 100%.

Soil : Chalk and limestone.

Production technical data : Harvesting is carried out by hand with a meticulous first sorting of the grapes carried out in selected parcels of old vines. Once they arrive in the cellars, the grapes are unloaded from the vibrating bins and sorted again, this time on a table where six people select only the very best grapes. Fermentation takes place over 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks used exclusively for the purpose. The cap is left uncovered and punched through at the start of the vatting period followed by regular pumping over operations throughout the alcoholic fermentation period. The wine is then aged in 300L oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months.

Tasting notes : The wine develops aromas of black cherries, blackcurrants and crushed blackberries. Full and generous on the palate with a slightly spicy finish. Very good length with lovely balance and very silky tannins.

Perfect food pairings : It will go perfectly with a nice cut of beef, spicy chicken or duck à l’orange. After a few years’ ageing, it will make a lovely match for fillets of cod or red mullet served with ratatouille.